Do You Usually Buy Products After a Makeover?

I'm sure most of you have been in this situation: You sidle up to a department-store makeup counter to have a looky-loo at concealer, lip gloss, whatever it may be. Then, the salesperson offers to put the product on you. Before you know it, you're in full-blown makeover mode, getting a brand-new look for yourself. Finally, the question comes: "And what should I ring up for you today?"

If I love the products—or only one of them—I'm likely to purchase something. If I'm not crazy about it, I take a pass. But there have been times when I've felt sheepish for not buying anything, especially if I liked the makeup artist but didn't love the products. What about you?

The first time I ever bought real makeup (anything other then mascara) was for my wedding. I went to Macys and the makeup counter do my makeup. They told me how to use everything and so I bought everything so I could copy the look.

If I really like the product/s, I'll but it/them. Otherwise it's just a waste of money. I'm not going to buy a product that I won't use.
But, usually the reason I get a makeover is because I want to try out a particular product anyway, so if it meets my expectations then I'll definitely be getting it.

If I really like the product/s, I'll but it/them. Otherwise it's just a waste of money. I'm not going to buy a product that I won't use.But, usually the reason I get a makeover is because I want to try out a particular product anyway, so if it meets my expectations then I'll definitely be getting it.

Oh... and to answer the question...I usually try to make an appointment [my usual girl is very well booked]. And I also purchase a number of items from her.Oh... and another tip. If you have a regular cosmetics advisor, you can have her get items at other counters as well. So, if she's working at MAC, for example, and you usually wear a Lancome foundation and a Chanel fragrance... she can go pick up those items for you and she will get the commission.

Oh... and to answer the question...
I usually try to make an appointment [my usual girl is very well booked]. And I also purchase a number of items from her.
Oh... and another tip. If you have a regular cosmetics advisor, you can have her get items at other counters as well. So, if she's working at MAC, for example, and you usually wear a Lancome foundation and a Chanel fragrance... she can go pick up those items for you and she will get the commission.

Those poor beauty advisors [with the exception of Mac] are pressured to hit sales goals every day. Their pay is dismal to begin with and the commission is miniscule. I would never ask a BA to put something on me if I didn't intend to buy it [or something!].And by the way, they are NOT bored behind the counter. If they are a worthwhile employee... they have tons of things to do besides putting makeup on someone who just wants a free makeover.

Those poor beauty advisors [with the exception of Mac] are pressured to hit sales goals every day. Their pay is dismal to begin with and the commission is miniscule. I would never ask a BA to put something on me if I didn't intend to buy it [or something!].
And by the way, they are NOT bored behind the counter. If they are a worthwhile employee... they have tons of things to do besides putting makeup on someone who just wants a free makeover.

While I only buy something if I'm wild about it - odds are good that I'll find something to buy since I took up their time. And typically, I've already steered them in the direction of something I was interested in.

If it's a 'foundation' makeover I'll ask for a to go sample to try at home. I go to Mac alot and the artists there know me. I like to buy a lot when they do my makeup. I spend a lot in Sephora too so I guess overall yes. I guess I'll pretty much buy
after a makeover.

If it's a 'foundation' makeover I'll ask for a to go sample to try at home. I go to Mac alot and the artists there know me. I like to buy a lot when they do my makeup. I spend a lot in Sephora too so I guess overall yes. I guess I'll pretty much buyafter a makeover.

If I've made an appointment (exceedingly rare!) I'll be sure to buy something. If it's just a walk-by deal, I usually mention in the beginning that I'm not planning to buy that day or that I want to try the product to see how it wears during the course of the day before I purchase it.

Yeah I have to agree with the couple of comments. I won`t buy something unless I like it, Like make-up. I have never had a make-up makeover done before. And with my face anyway I have to be careful with what I put on it anyway. The wrong thing could over dry my face and make it break out. So I don`t wear make-up, Maybe once in a blue moon. Sometimes not even that.